Memorial Day plans and local civic notes from Warren
Memorial Day preparations fill Oakland Cemetery as residents place orders with Secretary Thompson. Warren City Council approves a new telephone pole franchise, a sew ers regulation, and bonds for waterworks. The Keystone Benefit Society reports strong finances and 500 new members as a large 68 member preparatory class and 29 graduates are noted. Memorial Day events list a full program from flags at half mast to a parade and services at Oakland and St Josephs cemeteries with D C McCoy delivering the oration. The Grace M. E. church and Y M C A services are announced for the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Cemetery
Co. C. Thompson
Library Hall
Eleanor S. Doty
Mary E. Markley
Lettie J. Houghton
Nannie M. Kelly
Lucian M. Noyes
Mary E. Olsen
Eva L. Pelton
A. Louise Pierce
Ella C. Reig
Alice T. Rogers
Maud
Wheeler
Eben N. Ford
Warren
A. Cook
Stacy Cogswell
City Hall
Irvine
Indian Hollow
R. Kerr
Lewis Wikoff
Yankeebush
A. P. Gordon
A. C. Lacy
Gladerun
Smith’s
R. Ward
C. A. Waters
R.H. Smith
Oakland
St. Joseph’s
Third Street
T. C. Slater
David Gardner
S. H. Davis
Thad Reig
Spain
A. J. Mair
Sons of Veterans
T. W. Leonhart
J. E. Wheeler
Women’s Relief Corps
Women’s Relief Corps, No. 45
W. M. Lindsey
Burgess and Town Council
Second
Suspension Bridge
J. R. Mitchell
E. F. Edmonds
D. C. McCoy
Lincoln
Gettysburg
A. R. Taylor
Grace M
J. P. Burns
Y. A
Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry reunion set for Oil City
The 12th reunion of the Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry Association will be held in Oil City on Wednesday June 8. Other items note a Russell railway burglary last Tuesday night, local illnesses, and various local notices from Warren and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry Association
Oil City
Russell
Merck & Kirberger
E. D. Wetmore
Virginia
Erie
Colorado
Warren
Allegheny College
Meadville
Belle L. Bartholomew
C. W. Stone
C. E. Taylor
Franklin
N. R. Thompson
Jamestown
N. Y
Mar
Presbyterian Church
Smith
Pay and drill update from the Sixteenth Pennsylvania at Chickamauga
The Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiments drill at Missionary Ridge before sunrise as part of 5¢ hours daily training. Col Hulings may become brigadier general while pay rolls for Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers are verified. DustyCamp Thomas causes bronchitis and pink eye among troops. Col Hulings temporarily commands the Third brigade.
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Missionary Ridge
Sixteenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Co. A
Windsor
Reed
Hulings
3D Brigade
Columbus
First Army Corps
Bradford
Chickamauga
Camp Thomas
Lawton
Brooke
Harrisburg
Tenth Regiment of
Pennsylvania
Adjt
Stewart
Col
Hawkins
San Francisco
Falls Creek
Mt. Gretna
Uncle Sam
Camp Hastings
Warren
Gen. Wiley
McKinley
Co. I
16Th Regt
Fresh County News Roundup From May 24
May 24 update notes P N Osborne's return to Mercer county for holidays. Rhodes of Corry and D Seanese visit Warren on business. W J Dunn opens an ice cream parlor in the Kinnear block. William Brady upgrades his barber shop with new woodwork. Mrs Emma Bowman, formerly of Youngsville, is dangerously ill at Corry hospital. Glen Mead from Erie visits Mrs J D Mead and family.
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P. N. Osborne
Mercer County
WE. Rhodes
C of
Glen Mead
Erie
J. D. Mead
Local Notes From Jamestown To Warren
May records show Nellie Northrop visiting Lander relatives from Jamestown. Detroit couple John and Mrs Almendinger visited F M Knapp family in Warren. Lizzie Sweet travels to Olean for weeks. Ruth Knapp to attend Case musical convention in Lander. H A Putnam called on in Warren. John Stanton celebrated 71st birthday with a surprise party from his children. Anne Thompson stayed with Scranton Hollow neighbors. E E Thompson visited Marshtown friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Northrop
Jamestown
Lander
John Almendinger
Detroit
Mich
F. M. Knapp
Warren
Lizzie Sweet
Olean
Ruth Knapp
Prof. Case
H. A. Putnam
John Stanton
Anne Thompson
L. D. Scranton
Scranton Hollow
E. E. Thompson
Marshtown
Warren Club Leads Local Baseball Standings
Rain and low attendance threaten the sport as the Warren Club wins three of four since the last report. Meadville lost to Warren 3 to 1 in Warren, then Warren beat Meadville 8 to 5 at home. By May 24 Warren leads with 7 wins 2 losses, Oil City 5 4, Bradford 4 7, Meadville 3 6, Celoron 1 6. Celoron visits Warren next Monday at Recreation Park 10 15 AM before Oil City visits next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
J. P. Nelson
Tionesta Creek
Oakland Cemetery
Oil City
Franklin
Warren Club
Meadville
Warren
Apes
Bradford
Celoron
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Officers Elected
At Wilkesbarre last week the Grand lodge of Pennsylvania held its annual meeting. Allentown was chosen as the place of meeting next year and the following officers were elected and installed. Grand master Samuel McKeever of Philadelphia deputy grand master Esau Loomis of West Chester grand warden William Rose of Philadelphia grand secretary James B Nicholson of Philadelphia re elected grand treasurer M Richards Muckle re elected representative to Sovereign Grand Lodge Hon Robert E Wright Allentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Allentown
Samuel McKeever
Philadelphia
Esau Loomis
West Chester
William Rose
James B. Nicholson
M. Richards Muckle
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Boston
Robert E. Wright
Frederic and Minnie Seward Company at Library Theatre
Beginning next Monday night the Frederic and Minnie Seward company will occupy the Library Theatre in Warren for a week with popular priced tickets. The opening play is the three act comedy A Man of the People featuring exciting scenes and climaxes. Ladies’ tickets are 15c for the first performance. advance sales at F R Scott’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Theatre
Frederic
Minnie Seward
Warren
F. R. Scott’s
Warren and Bradford Set to Clash This Week
Warren and Bradford will meet Thursday Friday and Saturday this week in Bradford. The teams will renew competition as Warren aims to stay on top and showcase strong play, continuing their winning run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bradford
Laxa Tea and Local Notices Amid Miscellaneous Ads
Laxa Tea offers ten herbs claimed to cure stomach and liver troubles with samples free and prices 10 and 25 cents per package. Taxpayer notice in Warrenboro warns 1897 taxes unpaid by June 1898 will be collected by law with address 327 Hickory street. Local ads boast underpriced glassware, Fehiman flour benefits, Fehiman Bros stock in oilcloths and linoleum, A. A. Davis & Co. and Jop Printing at the mail office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenboro
Hickory Street
How to Control Codling Moth In Apple Trees
The article explains the life cycle of the codling moth that harms apples and pears. It details egg laying by the moth, larval entry at the blossom end, and overwintering in cocoons. It prescribes spring spraying with Paris green before calyx lobes close and notes safety and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dept. of Agriculture
H. T. Fernald
Harrisburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement with Remedies
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims of firm honesty and ability from Toledo wholesalers TRUAX WALDING KINNAN MARVIN. Cure taken internally and works on blood and mucous surfaces. 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best. Testimonials available free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Est & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Chance to Help a Worthy Cause at Armory Event
A charity drive at the Armory Monday evening May 30 seeks funds to cover return freight on camp outfits of Company I and other bills left by the company. Frank Grindley chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Camp Outfit of Co. I
Frank Grindley
Tailor Jacob Keller Sells Cloth at Corner Second and Liberty
To the Ladies. I have a fine lot of cloth for bicycle suits sold cheap. Cloth sponged free if thought of me. For children's clothing a fine lot of cloth on sale by the yard. Call and see me at corner Second and Liberty streets. Jacob Keller, The Tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Liberty Streets
Jacob Keller
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
Bold claims tout South American Nervine as a universal stomach cure from Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania. The advertisement promises immediate relief, unwavering success, and uplifting life effects for weak stomachs and nervous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
W. C. Rowland & Sons Wallpaper Stock Upgraded
Warren dealer W. C. Rowland and Sons promotes the largest and finest wallpaper stock in Warren with constantly updated designs. Prospective buyers are urged to examine the offerings at the Exchange block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C RowLand & Sons
Exchange
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending May 25 1908
Real estate transfers listed for Warren County and surrounding areas include additions from Addie Jones to J A Hodges and several conveyances to and by Geo F Yates Triumph and Tri-val con. transfers record values from 200 to 683.23 dollars for properties in Pine Grove Freehold Kinzua Warren and related parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion 2 Ae
Alvatra
Addie Jones
Lou Glade
J. H. Donaldson
H. J. Mallory
Acob Wilson
Nellie Chapman
Freehold
Carey Clark
Albert Reynolds
Pine Grove
C. D
Seaman
Elizabeth English
Kinzua
G. KE. Samuelson
Frank Gust Peterson
Warren
J. P. Ames
Mattie Ames
Val. Con
D. W. Ames
Marriages and Obituaries From Frewsburg and Nearby Areas
Notices record marriages in Frewsburg New York on May 22 1898 Sam Millard and Jennie Magee both of North Clarendon Pa. Also two Pa obituaries for Lizzie Park at Glade Run aged 63 with eight children and George Frantz aged 87 in Yankeebush Conewango township. Also Gertie L Putnam death in North Warren May 19 1898 and Mrs Scott widow of Hon W L Scott dying in Atlantic City May 19 with burial in Erie City. Rev John Graham of Meadville Pa dies May 18 1898 at 81. Survivors listed include son Rev W P Graham and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard—Magee
Frewsburg, N. Y
Rev. M. Perry
Sam Millard
Jennie Magee
North Clarendon, Pa
Erie City
Meadville
John Graham
Erie Conference
M. E. Church
Rev
W. P. Graham
Jamestown
Quiet Observer Advice For Camp Correspondence
In the Pittsburg City Gazette, Quiet Observer urges soldiers’ friends to avoid pies potions or warnings, and to send cheerful letters. Emphasizing morale the column says home tales of woe sicken and weaken troops, while hopeful messages support strength and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Reading Sesqui Centennial Jubilee Train Excursions Announced
The Reading Sesqui-Centennial Jubilee runs June 5 to 12 in Reading Pennsylvania with Pennsylvania Railroad offering excursion tickets at reduced rates from Pennsylvania stations to Reading and back. Special days are June 6 8 and 9. The celebration ends with a grand carnival on June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Summer Excursion Route Book Issued by Pennsylvania RR
On June 1 the Passenger Department will issue the 1898 Summer Excursion Route Book. It lists over four hundred resorts in Eastern America with routes and fare rates, plus maps and illustrations. Copies may be obtained at ten cents at ticket offices or twenty cents by mail. Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works offers carpet and curtain cleaning with guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
America
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It promptly eases bladder and back pain in both men and women and relieves water retention almost immediately. Sold by Hertzel & Saner with Bohemian and Venetian glass items at FEHLMAN Bros'.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Humphreys Specifics Offered Free at Drug Stores
A 100 page manual by Humphreys' Specific Medicine Co outlines treatment for disease with Humphreys' Specifics. Free copies available at drug stores or mailed on request from the New York company situated at the corner of William and John streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Humee Medicine Co
William and Ohn Streets
New York
Engraved Goods and Custom Lithography Offered at Mall Office
Orders for wedding invitations calling cards and engraved lithographed work are taken at the Mall office. Wauley invites customers to view new white kid gloves with two clasps and color stitching at one dollar. Kertcher's features military belts shirtwaist sets velvet belts and pompadour combs as latest offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kertcher’s
Laxa Tea Promoted For Digestion and Relief
An old advertisement touts Laxa Tea as cleansing the system aiding digestion curing constipation and improving health. It markets two package sizes priced at 10 and 25 cents with claims of overall relief and wellness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Boro
Capt. Borchers
Keystone Benefit Society
T. O. Hazen
Sharpsville
M. W. Bovee
Goodwill Hill
U.S. Rogers
H. M. Putnam
J. C. Russell
North Clarendon
T. C. Hazen
C. Thompson
F. B. Jackson
C. W.hooker
Port Allegany
C. J. Brown
Chautauqua
W. A. Greaves
A. A. Davis & Co
Kirberger & Morck
Dale Greaves
Pennsylvania University
Phils
Hill
Struthers Hotel
Board of Pardons
Heydler
Levi Kreider
Clarence Vanorsdale
Cable Hollow
Ackley’s
Warren County
Pomona Grange
Scandia Grange
Scandia Pa
Fred W. Hyde
Jamestown Journal
Titusville
George Dunham
Pleasantville
Linpsey
Tionesta
D. I. Ball
W. E. Rice
0. C. Allen
H. J. Muse
Venango County
Camp Gretna
W. C. Watson
Will
Dewey
Tyson
Dodge
State Hospital
Warrenites
Warren Commandery
Knights Templar
William H. Davis
Kane
W. A. Talbot
W. A. Smiley
Capitol City
Wm. H. Allen
North Warren
James Frick
H. H. Keller
Stone
Bradford Star
Thomas Akeley
French’s Grove
Akeley
Pine Grove Township
Supreme Court
Morrison
Densmore
Georgia
Chickamauga Park
Youngsville
Putnamville
E. R. Peirce
China
Fehlman
Fehlman Bros
Mai
Reading Sesqui-Centennial
Penfield
EK. W. Sealy
Assoiumolu
Morck & Kirberger
Fehlman Bro’s
Fish of
Riverside Fish and Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Bros
H. Hunter & Son
O.h.hunter & Son
Pickett Hardware CO
Syracuse Steel Plows
Planet Jr
the Pickett Hardware CO
Lin’r’p
Stein-Bloch CO
Anderson & Salyer
Clothiers, Tailors, Furnishers
India Lawn
Water St
W. Jarvis
Cresco
Commonwealth
Warren Savings Bank
Warren, Warren Co
Resources
State of
Ss. I
G. B. Ensworth
Elief
Pedward Lindsey
Jaume Clark
A. J. Hazeltine
Warren National Bank
U. S
U.S
Ieeemeres
S.eesee Eeeenee
Total
State of Pennsylvania
Wierteel
Taeda
Patie
F. E. Hertzel
Ww. H. Allen
AT. Scofield
D. Brown
C. Smith
Cinieenaen
First National Bank
Eport
Aes Eee
F. K. Russell
K. Russk
E. E. Brown
Perry D. Clark
J. B. Eppy
H. Rockwell
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank of
Penn
County of
D. L. Gerould
YS An, YatEs
M. W. Ae O. F. Hoffman
E. T. Hazeltine
the Warren Savings Bank
A.J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
Cashier
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Myyron Wa
E. T. Hazen
M. Water
G. A. Mayetz
Hereine
Samee M. Tried
L. W. Dennison
Ba. W. Parshall
Jas. C. Parmiee
D. L. At
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